Chapter 58: The Power of Immortality (Patreon)

An aura more powerful and immense than an Emanator's erupted forth.

Without you seemingly doing anything, the colossal Spirit-Vindicator was as if struck hard on the head by an invisible fist, its massive body stumbling back a dozen steps before barely steadying itself.

The Vidyadhara were most familiar with this aura.

This was clearly the aura of the long-fallen Immortal Dragon!

The effect of this aura was especially potent against the Vidyadhara.

The High Elder's power within Dan Heng was instantly activated. Azure waves lingered around him as he sprouted a dragon's horns and tail on the spot, but in the next second, he was forced to a single knee by the pressure of this kindred power, unable to move.

Bailu was also overwhelmed, crouching on the ground with her hands clasped over her head.

As for the other Vidyadhara, they fared even worse. The aura was like a mountain pressing down on them. Whether they were Vidyadhara Elders, Pearl-Keepers, or common Vidyadhara, they were utterly unable to resist and were all forced to the ground.

The power from the Path of 'Impermanence' held absolute suppressive force over the Vidyadhara race.

Only Lingsha remained, standing stunned in her spot. She braced against this immense power, and even as blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, she stubbornly refused to fall, just standing there, staring intently at you in mid-air.

Your gaze swept calmly past Lingsha and landed on Jing Yuan.

"Still want to fight? I don't mind stretching my muscles with you."

"Let's not. These old bones of mine would like to enjoy a peaceful retirement," Jing Yuan said with a wry smile.

Forcing back the Spirit-Vindicator with aura alone—is that something an ordinary Emanator can do?

Unlike Jing Yuan's solemn and wary expression, the Vidyadhara Elders and the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus all revealed looks of ecstatic joy.

At first, they resisted being controlled by your poison. But through your combination of threats and rewards, a method of stick and carrot, you have completely won them over.

In the end, they were fundamentally drawn to power. As you grew stronger, they dared not even think of rebellion.

Just then, two streaks of light, one azure and one crimson, streaked in from the distance. It was the Sky-Striking General Feixiao and General Huaiyan, who had just dealt with Hoolay and sensed the disturbance in the Scalegorge Waterscape.

Feixiao briefly scanned the situation and immediately identified you as the culprit behind it all.

"So you're the mastermind," Feixiao said viciously.

Perhaps it was because she had just absorbed Hoolay's 'Crimson Moon,' but Feixiao seemed particularly irritable at this moment.

The old General Huaiyan, however, saw more. He could tell that Jing Yuan had just clashed with you and had come off worse for it. Seeing Feixiao summon her greave and prepare to attack, he quickly tried to stop her.

"Wait, don't be rash!"

But Feixiao's heart was surging with a desire for destruction, and she was in no mood to listen.

"I'll just take him down first and interrogate him properly later!"

With that, she transformed into a streak of azure light and shot toward you.

On her exposed back, azure runes seemed to come to life, emitting a dazzling cyan glow that caused her already swift speed to surge once more.

Each general receives a different blessing from the Hunt, granting them a unique Weiling. Jing Yuan's is the summon-like Spirit-Vindicator, while Feixiao's Weiling is the Feihuang, which grants her divine speed.

As the saying goes, among all martial arts in the world, only speed is unbeatable.

Under the enhancement of Feihuang, Feixiao's speed exploded. Coupled with having just devoured Hoolay's Crimson Moon, her physical capabilities broke through the limits of a Foxian.

At this moment, Feixiao's combat power had soared to several times its previous level. An ordinary Emanator would be no match for her!

She combined her two bladed lances into a heavy greave taller than a person and swung it down upon you.

Countless streams of azure light enveloped your entire body. Each stream was a slash, and each slash could easily cleave a star.

Faced with Feixiao's world-destroying assault, your expression remained as calm as ever.

What is 'Immortality'? To be eternal, indestructible, and everlasting—that is Immortality!

A magnificent golden light manifested around you, as if coating you in a layer of gilded metal. Upon closer inspection, golden dragon scales had begun to grow on your skin, and a pair of golden dragon horns, symbolizing supreme nobility, had sprouted from your head.

Clang, clang, clang! A chaotic series of sounds rang out. Feixiao's greave struck your body, but aside from a shower of sparks, it failed to even damage your clothes.

Instead, a look of pain inadvertently appeared on Feixiao's own face.

Seeing that she couldn't even harm a single hair on your head, a panting Feixiao came to a stop. It was then that blood could be seen slowly trickling down the shaft of her weapon from where her hands gripped it.

The recoiling force had actually split the webs of Feixiao's hands, causing them to bleed freely.

"Are you tired? Want to take a break?" you 'kindly' reminded her.

To the proud Feixiao, however, these words were a taunt on par with 'Pathetic. Is that all the strength you have?'

Feixiao flew into a rage on the spot. In an instant, the sky over the Scalegorge Waterscape, and indeed the entire Ancient Sea, changed. A clear sky was instantly filled with dark clouds, and furious winds howled.

Immense Imaginary energy gathered within Feixiao's body, and her entire form began to radiate an azure halo.

In a flash, a massive storm formed a cage around you. Gripping the greave now condensed with the power of the tempest, Feixiao struck at you with all her might.

Clang! A dull, heavy sound echoed through the air.

Feixiao's attack, powerful enough to easily slice a planet in half, landed on you without reservation.

Yet you remained completely unharmed.

A look of shock appeared on Feixiao's face. Before she could withdraw her greave, you suddenly reached out with your scale-covered hand, grabbed the blade, and squeezed forcefully.

Crack! The divine weapon, forged by a master artisan, shattered instantly.

Then you lashed out with a kick, striking Feixiao square in the abdomen. Her entire body shot like a cannonball into the ruins of the Scalegorge Waterscape.

"My apologies. It's difficult to master the right amount of force to step on an ant without killing it," you apologized without a shred of sincerity.

Jing Yuan and Huaiyan stared at you with solemn expressions. They exchanged a look, and Huaiyan asked, "What is your goal?"

You slicked your hair back with one hand, your hairstyle instantly changing to the slicked-back look essential for any big boss.

"The throne of the Vidyadhara has been vacant for too long. This uncomfortable interim is about to end. From this day forward, I shall stand at the pinnacle."

Jing Yuan and Huaiyan's expressions grew even more solemn.

Although your words were somewhat strange, they were not hard to understand. What shocked them more was your objective.

You actually intend to unite all the Vidyadhara of the Xianzhou Alliance!?The cunning Jing Yuan was the first to disbelieve it. His intuition told him that after lying low for so long, your ambition couldn't possibly be so small.